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Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS) vs Blu S1

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 vs Blu S1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu S1 X Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS) 09Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS) vs S1} 7 Advantages Blu S1
+16GB (11GB available)22%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (9GB available)
+123 grams (4.31 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)25%
Thinner
vs8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+294 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs282 PPI
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)vs+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core23%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
5"vs+5.2"4%
Larger screen
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAhvs+2800 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

29 Common items in both devices
2GB / 2GB LPDDR3
16 million
720x1280 pixels
(back) 13MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Blu S1
 
ModelGalaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Blu S1
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy A5 2015 A500M/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A5 DuosBLU S1 S0320WW, BLU S0320WW
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
USA
USA
BrandSamsungBlu
Release date11/1/20149/1/2017
Depth6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)69.7 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in)72.8 x 147.3 millimeters (2.87 x 5.8 in)
Weight123 grams (4.31 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Blu S1
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Blu S1
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Blu S1
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6750 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)ARM Mali-T860 MP2 520Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Blu S1
RAM memory2GB2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (9GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Blu S1
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,4,5,7,17)LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,12,17,25,26)
TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Blu S1
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Blu S1
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Blu S1
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Blu S1
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Blu S1
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Blu S1
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy15 hours16 hours
Standbyfeature not registered550 hours (22.9 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Blu S1
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• ANT+ support
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black, Gray, Gold
• Aluminum body
• 2.5D glass screen
• 400nits brightness screen
• Screen protector included
• Silicon Case included
• VoLTE
• AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Boost Mobile, Cricket, MetroPCS, Virgin Mobile compatible

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)Blu S1
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.46W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.322W/kg (head), 0.348W/kg (body)feature not registered
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